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A Cross County spokesperson said: "Owing to forecast heavy storms that can cause waves to over-top the exposed sea wall at Dawlish, CrossCountry services will not operate between Newton Abbot and Exeter St Davids between approximately 4.30pm and 9.30pm on Thursday.

"This will affect west of England services, including those to and from Paignton, Plymouth and Penzance."

Customers planning to travel are advised to check carefully using Journey Check or National Rail Enquiries to see if their journey may be affected."

A still from a video showing a train driver's view of the waves at Dawlish (Image: GWR)

It is likely that CrossCountry services will also be cancelled during Friday afternoon and evening.